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Monstrum
The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis
Season 3
Episode 17
The second installment in Monstrum’s werewolf series looks at the evolution of the werewolf through Gothic fantasy, horror films, literature, and video games, exploring the monster’s evolution into one of popular culture’s most malleable metaphors.

12:43
The diminutive faerie folk was once more popularly known for their role as tricksters

11:03
This influential ancient monster from Chinese mythology predates the written word.

7:40
This monster is an animal that disguises itself in human form.

14:03
One of the most beloved (and feared) figures in Russian and East Slavic folklore,

16:58
In the final episode of our three-part series, we bring us to the 21st-century zombie.

6:23
A sky deity falling from the sky sounds bad, right? Not if it’s the Kasogonagá!

19:43
In this second episode of our special series, we move from the zombi to the Romero zombie.

9:24
The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror.

16:50
The first episode of our three-part special series on the complex history of the zombie.

7:55
This horse-like horror emerges from the sea bringing death and disease.

11:07
Do you know where they originated from?

10:50
Spring-heeled Jack became both a terrifying boogeyman and an avenging hero.